Bill > SB00598

This bill aims to prevent electric distribution companies (companies responsible for delivering electricity to homes and businesses) from charging customers any fees beyond those directly related to purchasing or delivering electricity. Specifically, the bill would modify existing Connecticut state law to: (1) prohibit electric distribution companies from imposing additional fees on end-use customers that are not specifically tied to the cost of electricity purchase or delivery, and (2) create a legal mechanism that allows customers to file a private lawsuit under the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act if they are charged unauthorized fees. This means that if an electric distribution company tries to add extra charges to a customer's bill that are not directly related to the electricity service, the customer would have the right to take legal action against the company. The purpose of the bill is to protect consumers from potentially arbitrary or unnecessary fees imposed by electric distribution companies, ensuring that customers are only charged for the actual electricity they use and the cost of delivering that electricity.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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